October at BELL

August at BELL Produce, Classes, Volunteer Shifts, Etc ​Do you prefer ‘autumn,’ or ‘fall’? Either way, the temps will begin to get cooler this month and the leaves on the trees are already turning a medley of colors. Our Farm Stand and volunteer hours have shifted for...

September at BELL

September at BELL Volunteer Sign-up Shifts; Jams, Herbs & Spices; Classes; and More The end of summer is fast-approaching, but our Farm Stand is still selling produce. Other goods, like jams and spices, will be more abundantly available. BELL is preparing for...

August at BELL: Produce, Classes, Volunteer Shifts, & More

August at BELL Produce, Classes, Volunteer Shifts, and More The Farm Stand is still active with various produce to choose from, and blackberries are continuing to ripen on the vines. We’ve included a Recommended Recipe based on produce directly from BELL for cooking...

New Garden Structure for 2022

We are excited to begin a new gardening year in 2022 with some major expansions at BELL Garden. With all the growth we experienced last year, we are pleased to announce that Stuart Englert, Arianna Nimocks, and Missy Hamilton will be acting Garden Managers for 2022....

Tomatoes, Peppers & Squash Oh My!

It’s August in the garden and if all of your hard work has gone as planned you may be overrun by garden goodness right now.  So after you’ve eaten your fill of sautéed zucchini, tomato sandwiches and stuffed jalapeños what do we do with the rest of those...

How To Grow & Prepare Herbal Tea

This time of year, there are few things more enjoyable than cozying up by the fire with a cup of herbal tea. However, it gets even better when you use homegrown herbs from your own backyard. With some practice, you’ll find that it’s very easy to grow and prepare herbs...

Blackberries are biennials!

One of our favorite seasons at the BELL is blackberry season. You may have heard about it from your neighbors. We have scores of families arriving to pick their own blackberries often with the kids clutching their Halloween baskets ready to be filled with healthy...

Chimichurri Sauce

It’s a great time in the garden to use your fresh herbs. This recipe uses parsley, oregano and cilantro. Traditionally, chimichurri is served with grilled meats as part of the Argentinian asado (or barbecue). It is absolutely delicious with grilled steaks and...

How much water do my vegetables need?

This is a question I get asked a lot. A LOT! Here in Nashville we average approximately 50-52 inches of rain annually, using 52 inches a year makes the math easier – 1” per week. May is traditionally our wettest month with an average of 5.5”, followed by November with...

Avocado Pesto Pasta

It’s too early to harvest much of what has been planted but many herbs are ready to be used!  This recipe uses fresh basil, flat leaf parsley and chives.  It is quick and easy and is also gluten free!  We’ve expanded our herb selection thanks to a recent...

Best 9 Herbs to Grow in Pots

If you are gardening mainly for culinary reasons, there’s nothing better than having access to lots of fresh herbs. If you’re just getting your feet wet with gardening and plan to start off with a simple container garden where you can grow fresh herbs to cook with,...

Top Tips for Families Fighting Nature-Deficit Disorder

Article Courtesy of Stop Nature Deficit Disorder   Now more than ever, our culture spends a lot of time inside. As a result, Nature-Deficit Disorder is getting in the way of our health and happiness—and that is true for people of all ages, but kids are especially...